Tax Foundation Ranks Montana 6th Best Business Tax Climate"I've worked hard to run the state like a business and keep our finances sound. We are going to have to tighten our belts and continue to challenge every expense. I am committed to living within our means. Unlike 48 other states, we are not going to have to raise taxes to pay our bills." Gov. Brian Schweitzer

How to make your startup succeed where others have failedThirty seconds into my pitch for a system that lets users control the ads they see, I can tell that my audience gets it. The problem is clearly understood, the solution is simple, the use cases are well-defined, the market size is compelling. There's only one hitch: History says this effort won't succeed.

Research, creativity at University of Montana good use of resourcesThe University of Montana has a very diverse set of dynamic academic programs and thus offers students many opportunities to develop and grow intellectually outside of their major fields of study. Faculty research and creative activity have a positive impact on the educational process for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for off-campus service commitments.

University of Arizona takes tech transfer private The University of Arizona is making a shift to move at the speed of business by separating its technology transfer efforts into a separate nonprofit corporation; a move that should bring more research dollars, create more local jobs and create a better working relationship with the business community.

Gov. Gregoire to Gov. Perry of Texas: "Don't mess with Washington"Like the worst of hunters, Perry doesn't know his target.
Why, for example, solicit the head of three Seattle-based seafood companies? Who lands a salmon catch in Galveston?
Does he fancy apple processors Stemelt and Treetop relocating to Amarillo? Or any one of several timber firms transplanting themselves to the Texas hill country?